Trip Details

Baltistan Autumn Tour

11 Days

Overview

Baltistan is also known as Baltiyul, which means the residence of Balti people. The region is inhabited principally by the Balti of Tibetan descent. It is situated in the Karakorum Mountains. It is an extremely mountainous region with average altitude of over 3350m. The region is divided into two districts Skardu and Ghance.
Tourism
The region of Baltistan is bestowed with some of the greatest bounties of Nature. Tourists from all over the world have great attraction toward this region because of its beautiful plains, peaks and heritage sites. The capital of Baltistan , skardu welcomes the visitors with its dashing tourists resorts of Beautiful plains, wonderful lakes a and alpines mountains.
Mountaineering
Baltistan is home to more than 20 peaks of over 20000 feets, including K2, the second highest mountain on the earth. Other well known peaks include Masherbrum, Broad Peak, Hidden peak and many more.
Baltistan has a population of about 322,000 which is a blend of many different ethnic groups.
Wild Animals
Baltistan has been called as living museum for wildlife.  The Baltistan High altitude Deosai National Parks, in southern Baltistan, is a good habitant for predators as it has abundant prey populations.
There are two main categories of animals which are found in different parts of Baltistan
Wild animals of the area include ibex,markhor, deer, snow leopard, brown bear,  black bear, jackal, fox wolf, and marmot.
Balti music and art
A Balti version says that the Princess Gul Khatoon better known in Baltistan as Mindoq Gialmo (Flower Queen) brought with her musicians and artisans into Baltistan. The musicians and artisans propagated Mughal music and art under her patronage. Musical instruments such as the ‘Surnai’, ‘Karnai’, ‘Dhol’, ‘Chang’ etc. found their way into Baltistan.
Dance
The classical and other dances are displayed on the occasion of Nowroz (21 March), and on the marriages of Rajas etc. These can be classified into Sword Dances, Broqchhos and Dewan or Ghazal. The following are the names of the sword dances:
Sports
Baltistan is said to be the birth centre of Polo. Because the word Polo is a Balti Tibetan word,  which means ball as Balti people call Football, kang polo and call Volleyball laq polo. This evidence can be found in old Balti folk songs. Polo is played here even today in its original form. This royal sport is indigenous to the Karakoram Range. It was Ali Shair Khan Anchan the Maqpon ruler of Baltistan who introduced this game to other valleys upon his conquests that stretched beyond Gilgit and Chitral. Polo grounds are almost present in all villages of Baltistan.

Itinerary

Cost

The Cost Include

  • All airports pick & Drops on arrival and departures.
  • Both way Domestic Flight /air condition bus/ mini bus / car between Islamabad - Skardu both ways.
  • Transportation between Skardu - Shigar -Khaplu - Hushe - Kharmang valley
  • Transportation for sightseeing.
  • Two nights in Islamabad 3*/4* Hotel accommodation with bed & breakfast.
  • Two nights in Chilas best standard Hotel accommodation with full board.
  • Three nights in Skardu Hotel accommodation with full board.
  • One night in Khaplu Hotel accommodation with full board.
  • One night in Hushe Hotel accommodation with full board.
  • Documentation.
  • Visa facilitation letter.
  • A professional Tour guide from Islamabad - Islamabad.
  • Necessary tool taxes and fee.
  • Farewell dinner will served in Islamabad.
  • One night in Shigar valley Hotel accommodation with full board.

The cost doesn't include

  • Member international flight tickets.
  • Member personal insurance and tour gear.
  • Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature.
  • Mini bars while staying in hotels / travelling.
  • Staff tips, We recommend you to give small bonus for our local staff.

Equipment list

  • 1 Small backpack for day trips
  • 3 Pairs of outdoor pants (jeans recommended as they are)
  • Warm sweaters
  • 2 – 4 Pairs of woolen socks
  • T-shirts, shirts, hats or caps
  • 1 Set of warm underwear such as long underpants and long undershirts
  • 1 Pair of light shoes (runners or sneakers)
  • 1 Set of light rain gear such as a pant and jacket combination (1 Water bottle with a 1 litre capacity
  • 1 Pair of sun glasses (VERY IMPORTANT!)
  • A supply of sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and Lip sun cream (VERY IMPORTANT!)
  • Personal medications
  • Underwear, personal items, and toiletries
  • 1 pair of fleece pants
  • 1 wool or fleece hat
  • Thermarest sleeping pad
  • Camera , film, Journal and pens

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Baltistan Autumn Tour
From $ 1,050
/ Adult
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